14:99 B.(1)Reckless operation of a vehicle - first offense penalty
Whoever commits the crime of reckless operation of a vehicle shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both.
Effective: 08/01/2014 - Present
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14:99 B.(2)Reckless operation of a vehicle - second or subsequent offense penalty
On a second or subsequent conviction the offender shall be fined not less than twenty-five nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than six months, or both.
Effective: 08/01/2014 - Present
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14:99.1 A.Hit and run damaging of a potable waterline by operation of a watercraft or vessel - charging and definition
Hit and run damaging of a potable waterline by operation of a watercraft or vessel is the intentional failure of the driver of a watercraft or vessel involved in or causing any accident resulting in damage to a potable waterline to stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident to give his identity.
Effective: 08/15/2006 - Present
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14:99.1 B.Hit and run damaging of a potable waterline by operation of a watercraft or vessel - definitions of 'accident resulting in damage to a potable waterline', 'to give his identity', 'potable waterline' and 'inland waterway'
'Accident resulting in damage to a potable waterline' means an incident or event resulting in damage to a potable waterline or other device used for transporting potable water across marshlands or inland waterways or barrier islands, to give his identity' means that the driver of any vehicle involved in any accident shall give his name, address, and the license number of his vessel or watercraft to the enforcement authorities at the scene or shall report the accident to the police if there are no enforcement authorities at the scene, potable waterline' means a potable waterline that is marked as such every two thousand feet with a sign giving notice, 'inland waterway shall not include the Mississippi River
Effective: 08/15/2006 - Present
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14:99.1 C.Hit and run damaging of a potable waterline by operation of a watercraft or vessel - penalty
Whoever commits the crime of hit and run damaging of a potable waterline by operation of a watercraft or vessel shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than five years, or both.
Effective: 08/15/2006 - Present
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14:99.2 A.Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - charging and definition
Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle is the operation of any off-road vehicle in a criminally negligent or reckless manner upon any public roadway or right of way.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 B.(1)Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - definition of 'off-road vehicle'
For purposes of this Section, 'off-road vehicle' shall include but not be limited to three-wheelers, four-wheelers, dirt bikes, or other all-terrain vehicles that are not specifically designed for use on public roads and highways.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 B.(2)Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - definition of acts which may constitute reckless operation of an off-road vehicle
For the purposes of this Section, acts which may constitute reckless operation of an off-road vehicle shall include but not be limited to operating the vehicle on a public roadway or right of way in a manner that forces another vehicle to leave the roadway, collides with another vehicle or person, exceeds the posted speed limit, travels against the flow of traffic, disregards traffic control devices, drives around or between standing or moving vehicles without regard to lanes of traffic, impedes traffic flow, travels off the roadway and back on to the roadway deliberately.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 B.(3)Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - additional acts which may constitute reckless operation of an off-road vehicle
For purposes of this Section, reckless operation of an off-road vehicle shall also include operating the vehicle on a public roadway or right of way: while performing stunts of showmanship, such as riding wheelies or acrobatic stunts, while harassing the drivers of other vehicles or pedestrians by verbal taunting or making threatening gestures, while corralling an occupied vehicle or a pedestrian.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 C.Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - unlawful to solicit or assist in soliciting participation in rally rides or gathering encouraging the violation of this Section
It shall be unlawful for a person to solicit or to assist in soliciting participation in any rally, ride, or gathering that encourages the violation of this Section by the use of a computer online service, internet service, or any other means of electronic communication, including but not limited to a local bulletin board service, internet chat room, electronic mail, social media, or online messaging service.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 D.Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - drivers of motor vehicles participating in or traveling in support of persons in violation of this Section shall be considered in violation
Any drivers of motor vehicles participating in or traveling in support of persons in violation of this Section shall be considered in violation of this Section. Persons who are directly participating in this activity by photographing or filming violations of this Section to document the activity for the riders shall also be considered in violation of this Section. This Section shall not apply to individuals who are not participating in the violation of this Section and who are filming or photographing.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 E.(1)Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - drivers of motor vehicles participating in or traveling in support of persons in violation of this Section shall be considered in violation
Any drivers of motor vehicles participating in or traveling in support of persons in violation of this Section shall be considered in violation of this Section. Persons who are directly participating in this activity by photographing or filming violations of this Section to document the activity for the riders shall also be considered in violation of this Section. This Section shall not apply to individuals who are not participating in the violation of this Section and who are filming or photographing.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 E.(2)Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - penalty modifier to seize and sell the vehicle in certain circumtances
Additionally the court shall order, upon motion of the prosecuting district attorney, that the off-road vehicle being operated by the offender at the time of the offense be seized and impounded and destroyed when the driver was wearing a hood, mask, or disguise of any kind with the intent to hide or conceal his identity during the commission of the crime, it is a second or subsequent conviction for the offender pursuant to this Section, the driver has a previous conviction in this state or under a similar law in another state for R.S. 14:96, R.S. 14:97, R.S. 14:99, R.S. 14:108.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 E.(3)Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - exception to seizure and destruction of vehicle if driver was not owner and owner did not know of operation
otwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, the off-road vehicle shall not be destroyed if it was stolen, or if the driver of the off-road vehicle at the time of the violation was not the owner and the owner did not know that the driver was operating the off-road vehicle in violation of this Section. However, the off-road vehicle shall not be released from impoundment until such time as towing and storage fees have been paid. In addition, the off-road vehicle shall not be destroyed if the towing and storage fees are paid by a valid lienholder.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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14:99.2 E.(4)Reckless operation of an off-road vehicle - district attorney must file written motion 5 days prior to sentencing if electing to seize and impound the vehicle
If the district attorney elects to seize and impound the off-road vehicle, he shall file a written motion at least five days prior to sentencing, stating his intention to destroy the off-road vehicle. When the district attorney elects to seize, impound, and destroy the off-road vehicle, the court shall order it seized and impounded. The court shall also order the vehicle destroyed unless the provisions of Paragraph (3) of this Subsection are applicable.
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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15:1097.6.Special criminal court costs fee - Ware Youth Center Authority
Special criminal court costs fee - Ware Youth Center Authority
Effective: 07/16/1986 - Present
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15:1097.7Funding for the authority; juvenile court costs fee - parishes of Bienville, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster
In the parishes of Bienville, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster, in all courts exercising juvenile jurisdiction, special costs in the amount of fifty dollars shall be levied against every juvenile who is found to have committed a traffic violation or who is adjudicated a delinquent
Effective: 07/16/1986 - Present
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15:1352Louisiana Racketeering Act - Defined
A. As used in this Chapter, 'racketeering activity' means committing, attempting to commit, conspiring to commit, or soliciting, coercing, or intimidating another person to commit any crime that is punishable under the following provisions of Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, or the Louisiana Securities Law:
B. 'Enterprise' means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity, or any unchartered association, or group of individuals associated in fact and includes unlawful as well as lawful enterprises and governmental as well as other entities.
C. 'Pattern of racketeering activity' means engaging in at least two incidents
Effective: 08/01/2018 - Present
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15:168 B(1)(a)Judicial district indigent defender fund fee; excluding Orleans, Jonesville, the city of Plaquemine, and mayors' courts in municipalities having a pop.< 5,000
Judicial district indigent defender fund fee; excluding Orleans, Jonesville, the city of Plaquemine, and mayors' courts in municipalities having a pop.< 5,000
Effective: 08/02/2020 - Present
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15:255 DWitness fees to off-duty law enforcement officers, District & Parish Courts
Witness fees to off-duty law enforcement officers, District & Parish Courts
Effective: 08/01/2019 - Present
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15:255 E(2)Witness Fees to off-duty law enforcement officers; Mayor's Court of the city of Mansfield
Witness Fees to off-duty law enforcement officers; Mayor's Court of the city of Mansfield
Effective: 08/01/2019 - Present
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15:541SEX OFFENDERS, SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS, AND CHILD PREDATORS - Defined
Aggravated offense' means a conviction for the perpetration or attempted perpetration of, or conspiracy to commit a sex offense.
'Sex offense' means deferred adjudication, adjudication withheld, or conviction for the perpetration or attempted perpetration of or conspiracy to commit human trafficking when prosecuted under the provisions of the law
Effective: 05/25/2018 - Present
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15:541 (12)Sex Offenses - Criminal offense against a victim who is a minor, Defined
'Criminal offense against a victim who is a minor' for the purposes of this Chapter means conviction for the perpetration or attempted perpetration of or conspiracy to commit any of the following offenses
Effective: 05/25/2018 - Present
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15:541 (2)Sex Offenses - Aggravated offense, Defined
Aggravated offense' means a conviction for the perpetration or attempted perpetration of, or conspiracy to commit a sex offense.
Effective: 05/25/2018 - Present
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15:541 (24)Sex Offenses - Defined
'Sex offense' means deferred adjudication, adjudication withheld, or conviction for the perpetration or attempted perpetration of or conspiracy to commit human trafficking when prosecuted under the provisions of the law
Effective: 05/25/2018 - Present
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